Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) blends fairy tale magic with profound human themes. Prince Tamino embarks on a quest to rescue Pamina, aided by a magic flute and his endearing companion, Papageno. Their journey leads them to Sarastro’s temple, where trials of wisdom and love reveal enlightenment’s true nature. Beneath its whimsy lies a reflection on reason, virtue, and the triumph of light over darkness. With its dazzling arias and timeless charm, The Magic Flute celebrates music’s power to uplift the soul—an enduring masterpiece of imagination, humor, and hope that continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

Produced and performed by The Atlanta Opera in November 2024

Composer W.A. MOZART
Librettist Emanuel Schikaneder

CAST
Tamino SANTIAGO BALLERINI
Pamina MEI GUI ZHANG
Queen of the Night RAINELLE KRAUSE
Sarastro/Speaker PEIXIN CHEN
Papageno LUKE SUTLIFFF
Monostatos BARRY BANKS
Papagena AMANDA SHERIFF
1st Lady DIANA NEWMAN
2nd Lady ALEXANDRA RAZSKAZOFF
3rd Lady MERIDIAN PRALL
Genii ANGEL WILLIAMS
Genii ADRIENNE OCFEMIA
Genii MAX WALLS
1st Priest/1st Armored Man WAYD ODLE
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man JASON ZACHER

CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor ARTHUR FAGEN
Production Director TOMER ZVULUN
Set & Costume Designer C. DAVID HIGGINS
Projection Designer NICHOLAS HUSSONG
Lighting Designer THOMAS C. HASE
Wig & Makeup Designer MELANIE STEELE
Chorus master & Assistant Conductor ROLANDO SALAZAR
Associate Director IAN SILVERMAN
Associate Lighting Designer NATALIA CARLSON
Assistant Director ELIO BUCKY